Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

“The book is very emotional; it is well-written, and you actually feel like you're going through the emotional turmoil yourself.” -reader review. Mark’s parents drink too much and he’s often forgotten. He escapes this by spending time in the woods with items he keeps in a canvas bag. Mark gets angry and makes mistakes in his life. He works hard to overcome them. He discovers his ability to write, and his life is changed forever. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / 

Written especially for seniors, this book is about all of the caring, hard work, and thoughts still felt by an aging population. We leave a legacy behind us of how to live life with humor and positive thoughts, which were in our world years ago. Divided into seven sections, this is a lovely coffee table book incorporating poetry and illustration. From $29.63 SHOP NOW / 

"A delightful little book... Each story had its own unique flavor so there's something for everyone." -Goodreads review. Seven brief tales depict various expressions of love – unwanted, unrequited, passionate, and enduring — from the bright beginnings of youth, through the doubts and changes of middle age, to the comfort and familiarity of old age. "Each one is like a gem, subtle and beautiful in its own way.” -Amazon review. "The slim collection [offers] a view of romance that is achievable rather than an impossible dream." -Kirkus. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

Reeling from the reality of turning thirty soon, Christine decides to take her bucket list trip. She’s dreamed of going back to Paris, but since being diagnosed with several rare autoimmune disorders, she never imagined she’d get the chance. Now, she finds herself on the way to the city of love with an unexpected surprise…an extremely handsome British stranger has mysteriously fallen onto her path. 4.4 stars, 40 ratings on Amazon. 100+ Goodreads reviews. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

A collection of poetry that witnesses the transformative healing journey from dark to light. Through love, loss, trauma, and ultimately, transcendence, Dan Sage's first major poetry collection of nearly 70 poems will remind you that you are not alone and that there is a way through hardship via acceptance, expression, and gratitude. Readers say: "Breathe is a breath of fresh air for those carrying pain and a lesson on how to release and let go of that pain." And "Resonates with broken hearts, healing, and a journey of self-growth." FREE - SHOP NOW / 

A young American travels to a foreign land seeking adventure and finds unexpected love, moments before Lebanon tips into war overnight. Running away from rocket fire, in the darkest of moments, his spirit awakens. Lost in Beirut, reads like a suspenseful romance, immersing you in an unforgettable journey through danger and spiritual enlightenment. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

From an award-winning author, a prequel to her most popular series. Find out how Ruby returned to Sullivan, opening the supper club that became the stuff of Christmas Eve legends. On a whim, Ruby arrives back in her girlhood hometown of tiny Sullivan, Missouri. Against the backdrop of a city navigating mid-century social and technological upheavals, Ruby begins to relive her past and the love she lost there. "There is, or should be, some Ruby in all of us and Ms. Schindler helps us find her in grand style with tears and smiles." -Amazon review. 4.3 stars, 128 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

"This story will pull on your heart. Have Kleenex nearby." -reader review. It's Christmas Eve at Blue Hydrangeas, a Cape Cod inn. While Sara waits for her husband and son to arrive home, a blizzard threatens to close the bridges, stranding all travelers. As she prepares their holiday feast, unexpected visitors arrive, all sharing the common bond of grief. Will Jack make it home for Christmas? Will Santa find two children far from home? Will it ever stop snowing? “The few tears sprinkled into this story add all the more to its worth, warmth, and hope.” -reader review. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 

Every family has one. Abigayle Carmichael is her family’s greatest failure. Choosing the path of art instead of settling down into the heteronormative life that society and her mother bullied her siblings into pursuing, she became the black sheep of her family. And when they deny any value to the accomplishments and accolades she acquires through her successful career, she makes the choice to leave them for good. Running away from their clutches, she purchases her dream home in a small town far enough away from Portland that they can’t find her. From $15 SHOP NOW / 

They created her, then took her reason to live. But when the Little Queen, a mother without a hive, adopts Anthony, a grieving boy, she will sacrifice anything to save what she finds: a powerful new kind of family. "The imagery is sharp and powerful, and the themes are poignant yet brilliantly knowledgeable. The book's intelligent design lends itself to being a commentary on current climate issues and the idea of a world without bees. It was truly unlike any other book I have ever read before." -Reedsy Discovery, Dec 2022. FREE - SHOP NOW / 

"Tender perspectives helping readers with their own goodbyes." -Midwest Book Review. A collection of true stories about saying goodbye to the people, places, and things in our lives. This is a powerful book that includes a number of sad stories, as well as some very funny ones. Taken together, the stories serve as amazing examples of people saying heartfelt goodbyes with grace, dignity, and good humor. "The stories are about love, really, not sadness." -Gretchen Little, Squidoo.com. 4.2 stars, 40 ratings. From $2.99 SHOP NOW / ​